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Designer Internship

Vagrants
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DESIGNER INTERNSHIP  

January - April 30, 2026

 

V A G R A N T S is a production-forward creative shop built for ambitious brands.
 

We’re what happens when you combine:

  • The executional excellence of a top-notch production company
  • The creative firepower of a world-class creative agency
  • The adaptability and holistic perspective of an in-house creative team


Our model is intentionally lean, fast, flexible, and human. See our work at www.vagrants.com.

 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We seek a design intern to support our senior creative team. This internship will be a crash course in the basics of commercial advertising and marketing. The right candidate should be an organized, self-motivated, and creative problem solver with a strong background in design who is taking steps toward a career in advertising. 

 

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and create visual assets for various platforms, including presentations, social media, video graphics, email, etc. 
  • Participate in team meetings to contribute creative ideas; collaborate with creative and marketing teams on internal and client work.
  • Develop and refine designs and concepts under the guidance of senior creative team members.
  • Conduct research to gather information to create accurate and relevant content that resonates with the target audience.
  • Prepare and organize final design files for production or digital use.
  • Adapt and optimize design style for different platforms and audiences. 

 

REQUIREMENTS

Current enrollment in graphic design, digital communications, advertising, or related degree program.

Motivated self-starter skilled in design.

Interested in a career in advertising and/or marketing.

An excellent communicator with a charismatic personality who is driven, efficient, curious, and resourceful.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

A digital native, but a vocal communicator.

Collaborative team player.

Willingness to provide creative input and adapt between different projects.

Calm and deliberate demeanor within a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Personal laptop.
 

This candidate should be a self-motivated ad junkie that has a passion for creative and an eye for detail. We are seeking grit over experience and humility over ego. This is an opportunity to grow your experience and creative know-how in all things advertising. Successful interns will be considered first for paid positions at Vagrants.

 

SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

This is a part time, 13-week paid internship starting January and ending April 2026.  Work will be conducted in person at Vagrants’ office 1-2 days/week in Somerville, MA. Intern will be expected to work in our office from 10am - 5pm on whatever day(s) is decided upon acceptance of the internship! The program starts with hands-on training but develops into more responsibility and creative freedom as the intern masters skills.